In case you missed this post, the Jay family is on vacation.
We left our city home in the good hands of a friend and travelled west to the coast, half of the grandparents and salty air.
The 15-hour trip from door to door was absolutely wonderful. These little people of ours stunned us once again with their incredible travelling skills. Snacks, books, sketch pads and music kept everyone busy and we only answered the question, “Are we almost at the ferry?” about every 20 minutes.
It doesn’t hurt to have a few “vacation only” snacks packed to keep little fingers busy.
We even saw some wildlife…not including the flying fish.
Any guesses which child I had the best view of during our day?
After nearly twelve hours, thousands of snacks, one listen to The Best of ABBA *shudder*, three naps, one diaper blow-out and three potty stops we boarded a ferry to the Island.
The ferry trip is by far a kid-favourite – and thanks to the three naps the journey was raised immeasurably in Mommy and Daddy’s opinions.
We were on the ocean – floating as Sarah kept reminding us while she remembered this previous lesson.
As I savoured the view these clowns ran off some of that pent up energy.
I just adore these little people. And family vacations. And the ocean.
And I love how they all feel like home.
Wonderful. I know that ferry question well – we live on an island and the ferry trip is a big part of any journey. Have a great time . xx
We’re always holding our breaths until the last moment – hoping we’ll catch the next ferry…not the one leaving three hours later. The kiddos would LOVE to live on an island – well so would I for that matter. 🙂
Beautiful photos! I hope you are having a fun time 😀
Lovely photos Rachel! Did the sea bands help? We are taking a ferry next month to Block Island for a big family vacation. Hope you are having tons of fun.
We used the sea bands and didn’t have any problems. Liam said his tummy was hurting at one point but I got him to inhale some peppermint oil and munch on candied ginger (which I remembered to pack – thank you). He felt better after that. A vacation that involves a ferry is so much more exciting!
What beautiful pictures, just look at that sky!
We did the “light” version a while back, driving from England to Germany with a baby (just one!), and somehow things just work out. I’m so glad they did for you all too. The kids are definitely having fun on the ferry! Love those little carrot faces too.. 🙂
How beautiful Rachel! I hope you have a fantastic time.
You do have such lovely little people. 🙂 Enjoy the time away!
Oh the ocean the ocean! I’m glad things went fairly well to get to the ferry 🙂 Your photos are fantastic, I especially like that last one. I hope your vacation is truely lovely!
Love the photos Rachel! I hope you guys are having fun and relaxing time!
Such beautiful pictures and how wonderful that the children traveled well ! The picture of the children all piled together is pure joy :). Glad you are having a wonderful time so far!
Wow – what fantastic photos! You have captured so memorably those vacation vistas!!
Wow! I don’t know how you do with all those little kids! They are not very spread out in age! You rock! Oh, and ABBA? My girls favorite soundtrack is Mama Mia. Don’t even talk to me about it. ; )
XO
Rachel — these photos are amazing! I love how you have captured the journey to vacation….after all, the journey is so much a part of the fun!
Enjoy!
Love the funny picture of all your kids laughing (in a pile). So sweet! Did you do the 15 hour trip in one shot? When we travel back (the opposite coast), it takes us 10 1/2 – 12 hours. We try to do that in 1 day. Not too bad since my kids are older.
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